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This week I received an Emerson P-SARK from Bladeart. This is my first new folder in a while, and is a present to me from me for good work on finishing my thesis (which I promise will be done tomorrow!)
Overall I am very impressed. The lock-up is perfect. The handle is sooooo secure. Of the folders I have, my AFCK was my favorite for the handle security. This handle shape is way better. The curves just lock your hand in place and there is a generous choil which acts much like a guard too. The scales are textured somewhat, makign a soft yet very grippy surface. The wave is lots of fun and I am getting pretty fast with it. It does eat pockets though, but for the times I would need fast opening in real life, pocket integrity would be low on my list of priorities.
The blade is chisel ground on the left side. I have't cut much with it but what I have cut (some paper and string) has proved to be no problem, as expected. A week ago I got a CQC-7 in trade which is also chisel ground, and I found it to be no problem with my utility chores as well. We'll see how much I like this style as more things get cut.
I have read reports of Emerson knives being a bit rough as far as fit and finish goes. On my P-SARK, I would say that this is partly true, but mostly not. The thumb grip grooved on the spine and part of the tang of the blade are a little rough. Other than that, there is nothing rougher than I have seen on a Benchmade knife. The scales are perfect and the edges are rounded. The blade finish is attractive, though my knife did come with very light spotting rust on it. I only noticed it when I was looking very closely under sunlight. This knife was made on the west coast and I bought it from the east coast, so I suspect that had somethign to do with it. At any rate, the very light rust will easily be removed when I get something like breakfree tomorrow.
For me, I think that the 2 questions to ask about knives are how does it cut, and how does it feel in the hand. Knives are tools, and they should do what they are designed to do and be easily manipulated by the operator. As I said, I have not had much time to evaluate #1. But so far, question number 2 is answered for me. The knife feels great while I hold it, manipulate it, draw it, and cut with it. As I cut more materials, I will be in a position to better answer the second question as well.
Thanks for reading, and I hope this helps!
Karl Rejman
Overall I am very impressed. The lock-up is perfect. The handle is sooooo secure. Of the folders I have, my AFCK was my favorite for the handle security. This handle shape is way better. The curves just lock your hand in place and there is a generous choil which acts much like a guard too. The scales are textured somewhat, makign a soft yet very grippy surface. The wave is lots of fun and I am getting pretty fast with it. It does eat pockets though, but for the times I would need fast opening in real life, pocket integrity would be low on my list of priorities.
The blade is chisel ground on the left side. I have't cut much with it but what I have cut (some paper and string) has proved to be no problem, as expected. A week ago I got a CQC-7 in trade which is also chisel ground, and I found it to be no problem with my utility chores as well. We'll see how much I like this style as more things get cut.
I have read reports of Emerson knives being a bit rough as far as fit and finish goes. On my P-SARK, I would say that this is partly true, but mostly not. The thumb grip grooved on the spine and part of the tang of the blade are a little rough. Other than that, there is nothing rougher than I have seen on a Benchmade knife. The scales are perfect and the edges are rounded. The blade finish is attractive, though my knife did come with very light spotting rust on it. I only noticed it when I was looking very closely under sunlight. This knife was made on the west coast and I bought it from the east coast, so I suspect that had somethign to do with it. At any rate, the very light rust will easily be removed when I get something like breakfree tomorrow.
For me, I think that the 2 questions to ask about knives are how does it cut, and how does it feel in the hand. Knives are tools, and they should do what they are designed to do and be easily manipulated by the operator. As I said, I have not had much time to evaluate #1. But so far, question number 2 is answered for me. The knife feels great while I hold it, manipulate it, draw it, and cut with it. As I cut more materials, I will be in a position to better answer the second question as well.
Thanks for reading, and I hope this helps!
Karl Rejman